Jackknife accidents are a type of accident that are specific to articulated vehicles, which are vehicles that are made up of multiple segments attached by a movable joint. When a semi-truck jackknifes, the trailer folds in against the cab, often coming to rest fully against the cab of the truck. A truck that has jackknifed is virtually impossible to control, making it extremely dangerous to any other motorists in the vicinity. Under South Carolina law victims of jackknife accidents caused by someone else’s negligence are generally entitled to compensation.

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